Rappler's latest stories on Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr
Former senator Ramon Revilla Sr dies at 93
(UPDATED) He died of heart failure, according to the office of his son, Senator Bong Revilla Jr
Revilla asks Supreme Court: Do something, I’m the only one left in jail
The former senator and now plunder defendant files an urgent motion before the High Court requesting for ‘interim measures,’ one of which is provisional liberty
Jailed senators' Christmas: Revilla home Dec. 24, De Lima allowed visitors Dec. 25
Bong Revilla has asked for furlough from the anti-graft court hearing his plunder case, while Leila de Lima only asks her family to be allowed to visit on Christmas
Bong Revilla in plunder trial: I will be free soon
Napoles lawyer also chimes in: It’s our impression that in the end it will benefit us
Faster trial seen in Bong Revilla plunder case
Revilla s lawyer Estelito Mendoza is inclined to favor the proposal even as he continues to contest the witnesses relevance in the plunder case
Local execs testify in Revilla plunder trial: 'We never got projects'
Lawyer Estelito Mendoza counsel to the former senator says the witnesses testimonies have not established that the ghost projects were funded by his client s pork barrel
DOJ sets up task force for new pork barrel scam probe
Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II says the task force is set up to correct the 'miscarriage of justice' in the probe carried out by the Aquino administration
Ball starts rolling at last for PDAF scam plunder trials
After Bong Revilla's plunder trial, Jinggoy Estrada is next, to be followed by former representative Edgar Valdez
Bong Revilla again allowed to visit ailing father
This will be the fourth time since December that Revilla has been granted a furlough to visit his father at the hospital
EXPLAINER: Sandiganbayan denies Revilla’s bid to stop his plunder trial
The Sandiganbayan denies Revilla s motion which was anchored on technicalities and questions on wording
Court to Revilla plunder case lawyers: Work overtime
Sandiganbayan Justice Geraldine Faith Econg will personally oversee the preliminary conferences to once and for all settle issues
Duterte: If evidence is weak, let Bong Revilla out on bail
The presidential bet says in the senator s home city that Bong Revilla senator Jinggoy Estrada and ex President Gloria Arroyo are victims of slow justice
Include aliases of Revilla, wife in freeze order – prosecution
Revilla uses at least 7 aliases while his wife has at least 4 known names says the prosecution
Revilla questions anti-graft court's 'haste' in freezing his assets
UPDATED The P224 512M that the senator allegedly pocketed from his development fund will be held until his plunder case is resolved He expresses disappointment over the seeming haste in the decision
Sandiganbayan junks Revilla's bail petition
UPDATED In a resolution released Tuesday December 2 the Sandiganbayan s First Division says the senator s bail plea lacks merit
Sandiganbayan to SC: Can't resolve Revilla bail plea yet
The anti graft court is supposed to resolve by Saturday November whether to allow the senator to post bail but says it needs 10 more days to weigh evidence and documents
Court allows overnight checkup for Revilla at St Luke's
Senator Revilla is required to shoulder all costs for the checkup including expenses to be incurred by the Philippine National Police in securing him
Tight SC voting seen on Jinggoy's freedom
With the high stakes involved Court insiders say intense lobbying has commenced
'Full recovery of Revilla's ill-gotten assets unlikely'
Revilla s lawyer says the senator had to close his bank accounts as an act of self preservation and to put the money in a better place
Court seeks Revilla's comment on seizure of assets
Justices of the anti graft court s 1st division say the request of government lawyers not to seek anymore Senator Ramon Revilla Jr s comment is unnecessary
Gov't seeks to confiscate Revilla assets
UPDATED The assets amounting to P224 million will be temporarily under court custody if the writ sought is issued This is to make sure the government wouldn’t be left holding the bag once the court rules against Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr in his pork barrel scam cases
Penalties await banks in cahoots with Napoles
Janet Napoles confirmation was sought by banks each time withdrawals were made from the accounts of PDAF receiving NGOs baring a link between her and the dummy foundations
Rappler Newscast | October 16, 2014
Revilla: Millions are from showbiz earnings Laude died from drowning autopsy report PH not sending health workers to Ebola zone
Millions in cash deposits? Showbiz earnings, says Revilla
A justice official however contends that talent fees are usually paid through checks Millions in cash deposits were made to Revilla s accounts
Tagged as fabricator, Luy breaks down in court
Senator Jinggoy Estrada s lawyer denies badgering the state witness while Justice Undersecretary Jose Justiniano says Luy s admission of forgery all the more supports his credibility
BIR 'constrained' in using bank info to go after Revilla
Approved amendments into the country s anti money laundering law include the AMLC s non intervention in BIR operations
P87M in Revilla deposits, Luy's ledger match – AMLC
A lawyer from the Anti Money Laundering Council testifies before the anti graft court that the unit noted suspicious transactions and red flags in the cash outflow and inflow of the senator and members of his family
Will Cambe take the fall for his senator-boss Bong Revilla?
Unless the government can ensure their protection beyond 2016 it is unlikely for agents like Richard Cambe to turn against his long time boss and testify for the state
Revilla to Aquino: Stop politicking, think of the country
While the senator on his 48th birthday wished for political persecution to end his lawyer cites in open court Senate President Drilon s frequent visits to pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles
Court grants Revilla access to Luy's hard drive, but...
For now the senator and his co accused are allowed to copy only items that are relevant to their case to prevent unnecessary leakage and indiscriminate reproduction of the drive s content
Court orders Bong Revilla's suspension
The anti graft court Sandiganbayan s First Division junks the senator s motion for reconsideration on its earlier suspension order for lack of merit
Revilla father, son transacted with Napoles – witness
State witness Marina Sula says Richard Cambe received commissions from Napoles on behalf of former Senator Ramon Revilla Sr and his son incumbent Senator Ramon Revilla Jr
Sandigan upholds 15 graft cases vs DBM exec in pork scam
Budget Undersecretary Mario Relampagos and his staff are named co accused in the graft cases for allegedly processing with undue haste fund releases from Senator Juan Ponce Enrile s PDAF
Court dismisses 8 graft cases vs DBM exec in PDAF scam
The prosecution is required to present additional evidence for the other 8 graft cases of Budget Undersecretary Mario Relampagos before the Sandiganbayan s First Division
Benhur Luy ran away with the money, says Revilla camp
The state s principal witness has already denied that his assets are from the lawmakers pork barrel
Revilla to court: Suspension meant to 'harass' me
The senator accused of plunder over the PDAF scam says it is impossible for him to intimidate or influence witnesses or to tamper with evidence in his office because he is already detained
The justices behind the pork barrel cases
A member of the Sandiganbayan says the filing of the 3 plunder cases is a welcome development for those eyeing higher positions in the judiciary How they decide on the cases [could] affect their chances of being appointed to the SC
What would God do with 'praying' politicians?
What do you think God would do as he continues to be handed all these supplications from Filipino politicians like pork barrel scam suspect Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr?
Indigents drawn into pork case can't afford bail
Unknown to them a domestic helper in the Middle East and a housewife are named incorporators of NGOs associated with Napoles They should have been excluded from the charge sheet but aren t
Revilla: Special PDAF courts ‘discriminatory, unwarranted’
The pork barrel scam case is no different from other cases pending before the anti graft court and does not need to be prioritized the senator says
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How to end the PDAF blockbuster
There is a way to bring the real issue corruption back in the game – if the government brings to jail even those who are very much part of this daang matuwid administration
Revilla’s request: Air cooler in jail
It will be more costly for the PNP if the senator experiences severe migraine attacks and has to be rushed to the hospital says his congresswoman wife
Bong Revilla cries political persecution
Mr President handa po akong magpakulong Kahit saan ‘nyo pa ako ikulong hindi po ako natatakot says the senator after the anti graft court orders his arrest warrant prepared
Rappler Newscast | June 16, 2014
Iraq crisis worsens ISIS captures more cities Palace: Enrile Estrada Revilla can run in 2016 unless convicted Schumacher out of coma
Sandiganbayan tells SC: No need for PDAF special courts
The anti graft court says the creation of special divisions could lead to a conflict with the other equally important cases being handled and tried by the justices
Palace: Enrile, Estrada, Revilla can run in 2016 unless convicted
That is consistent with the provision of our constitution that they are innocent until proven guilty Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigal Valte says
Rappler Newscast | June 13, 2014
Sandiganbayan raffles the plunder and graft cases of Senators Enrile Estrada and Revilla Aquino heckler faces charges Jolie: Warzone rape an int l agenda
Accused differ on special divisions for PDAF scam
Enrile s former chief of staff Gigi Reyes also files a manifestation before the anti graft court saying there is no compelling reason for the creation of special divisions
Sandiganbayan assigns plunder, graft cases
UPDATED The anti graft court assigns the graft and plunder cases involving 3 senators Juan Ponce Enrile Jinggoy Estrada and Bong Revilla Jr Their cases land with the 1st 3rd and 5th divisions
Sandiganbayan: PDAF cases to be raffled on Friday
Anti graft court Sandiganbayan will be determining on Friday June 13 which of its 5 divisions will be handling the PDAF scam cases
